GTA 6 delays are a consequence of GTA 5’s success

The latest GTA 6 delay means Rockstar’s new GTA game will launch a whopping 13 years after GTA 5. It’s an unprecedented length of time between launches in a successful franchise — and a luxury out of reach for most studios. So why can Rockstar get away with such a long development cycle? The answer isn’t just that Rockstar has the money to take its time, though the continued retail success of GTA 5 means it certainly has that advantage. The long development cycle was essential for GTA 6 to stay relevant after launch, according to DFC Intelligence president David Cole.